The aim of this study was to test the efficacy of long-term, daily intake of erythritol and xylitol candy, compared with sorbitol candy, on the development of enamel and dentin caries lesions.
Published in 01 January 2014
The purpose of this study was to examine the associations between daily habits, Streptococcus mutans, and caries using International Caries Detection and Assessment System Caries Index (ICDAS CI); and compare it to the DMF index.
Published in 11 January 2013
Around the globe many people are suffering from oral pain and other problems of the mouth or teeth.
Published in 01 January 2014
The role of personality traits in modulating the incidence and progression of medical disease conditions are well documented, however, there is a paucity of information for its effects on dental health conditions and specifically on the prognosis of restorative dental materials.
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Immediately placed single implants with either immediate provisionalization (test) or delayed restoration (control) were followed for up to 1 year in our previous randomized clinical trial. Peri-implant tissues continue to remodel after implants are in function. Therefore, the primary aim of this study was to evaluate the facial mucosal level changes in the intermediate term between the two groups and to study potential factors influencing the mucosal level change.
Published in 09 January 2021
Invasive cervical root resorption is an uncommon external root resorption which initiates at the cervical aspect of the tooth.
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The environmental etiology of non-syndromic orofacial clefts (NSOFCs) is still under research. The aim of this case-control study is to assess COVID-19 associated factors that may be related to the risk of NSOFC in five Arab countries. These factors include COVID-19 infection, COVID-19 symptoms, family member or friends infected with COVID-19, stress, smoking, socioeconomic status and fear of COVID-19.
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Innovative strategies for periodontal regeneration have been the focus of research clusters across the globe for decades. In order to overcome the drawbacks of currently available options, investigators have suggested a novel concept of functionally graded membrane (FGM) templates with different structural and morphological gradients.
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To study the root and root canal morphology of mandibular premolars in a Kuwaiti subpopulation using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).
Published in 12 January 2020
The objective of this study was to examine the public health relevance of the prevalence of dental fear in Kuwait and the resultant barrier that it creates regarding access to dental care.
Published in 01 January 2010
To compare the microshear bond strength of resin based composite (RBC) and resin modified glass ionomer cement (RMGIC) restorations when bonded to teeth with molar incisor hypomineralisation (MIH).
Published in 02 January 2019
To assess the effectiveness of the Dental Practicality Index (DPI) in predicting the outcome of root canal retreatment in posterior teeth.
Published in 10 January 2019
Environmental factors can influence the epidemiological dynamics of COVID-19. To estimate the true impact of these factors on COVID-19, climate and disease data should be monitored and analyzed over an extended period of time. The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are particularly lacking in such studies. This ecological study investigates the association between climate parameters and COVID-19 cases and deaths in the GCC.
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This study aims to explore the difference in the utilization pattern of dental services among pregnant, post-partum and six-month post-partum women.
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To evaluate and compare the perceptions and concerns of dental and medical practitioners towards water fluoridation as a caries preventive measure.
Published in 02 January 2019
Our objective was to test the hypothesis that thermoplastic clear aligners (Invisalign®; Align Technology, Santa Clara, CA, USA) are more pleasant for patients than conventional fixed orthodontic appliances.
Published in 01 January 2020
The purpose of this study was to describe the oral health, oral hygiene, and oral health habits of Kuwaiti infants and toddlers.
Published in 01 January 2014
The objective of this study was to assess the reproducibility of cervical vertebral maturation (CVM) method based on the type of radiographic image and the level of experience and level of training of the evaluator.
Published in 02 January 2020
The study compared clinical decisions regarding root angulation correction and root proximity based on the interpretation of Panoramic (PAN) versus Cone-Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) images.
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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) are commonly used for managing psychological diseases such as depression.
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